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1. India in the World Population Context

  • India covers only 2.4% of the world's surface area but supports 17.5% of the world's population.
  • India became the second country after China to cross the one billion mark at the dawn of the 21st century.
  • India crossed China as the most populous country of the world in 2023, and India's total population in 2024 was 143.8 crores.
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2. Census of Population in India

  • The year 1872 marked the beginning of census taking in India.
  • The first complete and synchronous census covering the entire country was conducted in 1881.
  • Censuses in India have been conducted every ten years since 1881.
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3. Distribution of Population in India

  • India's total population according to the 2011 census was 1210.2 million.
  • Population distribution in India is very uneven.
  • Uttar Pradesh has the largest population in India with 199.5 million people.
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4. Density of Population

  • Population density is the number of persons per unit area.
  • India's population density in 2011 was 382 persons per sq. km.
  • The calculation uses total population of 1210.1 million and total area of 3.17 million sq. km.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Population geography of India

India in the world population contextCensus of populationDistribution of populationDensity of populationIndex of concentrationFactors affecting distribution and densityPopulation growthPhases of population growth since 1901

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Population for ICSE Class 12 Geography?
Key topics in Population include Chapter Overview – Population (Class 12 Geography), Pie chart showing India's 17.5% share of world population among major countries, Timeline showing major milestones in India's census history. These are the concepts ICSE Class 12 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Population — ICSE Class 12 Geography?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 45 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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